HomeMy WebLinkAboutReports GU 082003GARDENS UNITED MEETING
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 20, 2003
The meeting began at approximately 10:10 AM. Present were the following:
Present were: Anita Qualley (Catholic Charities of the Dioceses of Palm Beach);
Bulent Kastarlak (Islamic Cultural Center); Murtaza Kakli (Muslim Community
Center); Carol Estrada (Church in the Gardens); Kasey Booker (Christ Fellowship
Church); Leo Abdella (Christ Fellowship Church); Howard and Eleanor Schweitzer
(Temple Judea); Dr. Chuck Schneiderman (Temple Judea); Mayor Eric Jablin and
Eileen Stephenson (City of Palm Beach Gardens). The meeting began at
approximately 10:15 AM.
• Welcomed the newest members of Gardens United, Dr. Chuck
Schneiderman and Mr. And Mrs. Howard Schweitzer.
• Mr. Bulent Kastarlak brought the new members up -to -speed regarding the
goals of Gardens United.
• Eileen Stephenson brought to the attention to the members the list of new
streets recently annexed (via PAPA) into the City of Palm Beach Gardens
that may be in need of house painting for the Paint Your Heart Out
Campaign in October. She also shared her e -mail regarding the C.E.R.T.
Program offered by the City of Palm Beach Gardens. Also brought to the
attention of the members was a letter from Mr. And Mrs. James Wilkinson
regarding their rodent infestation dilemma? The members advised that
monetarily wise, Gardens United couldn't help them. Gardens United
should address local disasters, for example the tornado that devastated
the Gardens Walk Community. Gardens United will administer
humanitarian aide. Gardens United intendeds to rally forces and assist
people in dire needs, services are more important than money.
• Dr. Schneiderman presented a proposal to Gardens United members
regarding exchanging services and sermons on a monthly basis.
• Dr. Schneiderman also extended an invitation to all Clergy and officers to
attend the open house of their new Temple location, 4311 Hood Road in
the Spring of 2004.
• Mayor Jablin advised that the City has recently purchased the Reverse 911
System and can get messages out to the public regarding Gardens United.
• It was suggested that there be a contact person established to initiate a
plan of action in case of such a disaster. It was determined that the Red
Cross does not step in until contacted on a national level.
• It was suggested that Gardens United be a servant tool to Fire Rescue.
• Gardens United Members will have Mayor Eric Jablin will be the liaison
between Gardens United and the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
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• Intend on comprising a list of people who can render services in cases of
emergencies. Also, Gardens United does not want this committee to seem
that of religious groups only, they want to get their message to all
residents in the City who may not attend any Houses of Worship. It was
suggested that a link be established on the City web site to attract all
citizens of Palm Beach Gardens.
• It was recognized that members must meet consistently. There is a need
to establish structure in the organization. Not only should we address
disasters and humanitarian aide, also, address our children in the
community.
• Gardens United needs to be run as a "business ".
• A question brought up, should Gardens United become a 5013 @? Mayor
Jablin will address that question to the Finance Director, Allan Owens.
• Three people should sit on the board, a chairperson, finance person and a
secretary.
• The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17th @ 10:00
AM in the Police Department Community Room.
• Meeting adjourned at 11:45 AM.
Dr. Chuck Schneiderman's
Proposal
Presented to Gardens United on Wednesday, August 20, 2003.
Consider furthering the interfaith Community Alliance in Palm Beach Gardens by
inviting all Clergy and Officer of all Palm Beach Gardens Churches, Temples and
Mosques to an (Annual) interfaith Community Alliance Convention to discus
common goals (brotherhood, faith and charity) and to promote mutual
understanding of faith in Palm Beach Gardens by an exchange of services and
sermons on a rotational monthly basis.
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